Lakeland Highlands, FL
What are the best and worst parts of being a trauma nurse?
I want to know what to expect if I am going into this field. I feel like it's really emotionally and mentally taxing, and I don't know if I could hack it. #trauma-nursing #nurse #nursing #emergency-medicine
How hard is it to balance a family life and be work as a trauma or critical care nurse?
I have wanted to be a nurse that works in the ICU division for quite a while now, but recently a counselor told me that I would not be able to have a family at all. She also said that if I tried to it would pointless and I would be miserable. I want a family when I get older; that's something I...
How to begin to shadow?
Hello, I am a pre-med student (freshman in college) and I am really worried about not being able to gain shadowing experience because whenever I ask someone how they shadowed they're like "My parents know doctors" and my family don't really know doctors and I feel like that's the only way...
What should I do?
I've recently moved to Tampa from Indiana with family. I'm currently enrolled online at Ashworth but I want to go to a campus because I feel like I'm not learning anything. I'm not sure I want to continue with veterinary assisting or if I want to go into some form of business management....
What are the most important things to think about when choosing your major?
I hear about people all the time who get a degree in something completely different from the job they have. Is having a major for the profession you want really important? It it better to get a specialised degree, or something more general? How are we even supposed to decide on a degree? There...
Is where you choose to do your practicum extremely important, or is taking the first available spot equally beneficial?
I am earning my Bachelors of Science in Education and will soon need to begin my practicum. I have been given the TEACH grant which needs to be repaid through employment at a Title I school. Would it benefit me to attempt to secure a practicum spot at the place I hope to teach once my...
What are some pros and cons of teaching at a private school versus a public school?
I am interested in personal opinions on the benefits or shortcomings of each potential workplace. #teaching #education #private-school #health-insurance #public-school
When having responsibilities both at home and at a full time job, how do you balance them to make the best of both?
I am asking this because as a full time student I have responsibilities that require my attention both at home and at school, and it has proven difficult to balance them both. #organization #work-life-balance #work-ethic
How can someone get started in comedy and acting?
I want to know what a person needs to do to become a comedian or an actor. #movies #comedy #televison
What are some good jobs for someone with strong people skills?
I want to work with people but I don't know what careers could best suit my skillset. #social-work #social #skills #people #personal-development
How do you get your cosmetology license? How long does it take?
I am interested in working in cosmetics while I'm in college. I want to know how long it would take to become licensed and what the requirements are. #cosmetology #beauty #beauty-industry
Degree in biology... art/environment/science?
Hello, I graduated last year with a degree in biology in Florida... I've been pre-dental since 2010. I applied last cycle with a GPA of 3.4 and a DAT score of 17. I'm aware my DAT score isn't the best, and considering how competitive the dental career is becoming, I don't expect that to be...
how often do you have to deliver bad news to patients and how do you go about it?
I once read this article about the "proper way" to inform parents that they're having a child with Down Syndrome and I just wanted to see if it happens often #doctor #obstetrics #obstetrician #gynecologist #medicine #hospital-and-health-care #healthcare
is it possible to get hired by a hospital?
I'm interested in working in a hospital; what jobs are available to me? #doctor #healthcare #hospital-and-health-care #obstetrics
Preparing for Medical School, what should I focus on the most?
I understand that grades, GPA, and test scores are extremely important when applying for medical school, or anything medical for that matter. I also know that they like to look at 'unique' characteristics that make the applicant stand out, like taking a different major than the generic ones....
Optometry vs. Ophthalmology- Should I be worried that the MDs will take over the ODs?
I am interested in pursuing Optometry, which means I would need to take the OAT, and go into Optometry school. However, if you go through with Medical school, and the MCAT, one could become an Ophthalmologist. I don't want to begin following the Optometry route if the MDs could take over the...
What major works best for a soon to be Pre-Med student but also allows a back-up plan?
I plan on pursuing Pre-Med in college, however I must declare a major. I want to choose something that I can also rely on (like a back-up) if I decide that Medical School isn't for me. Of course, I don't plan on quitting, but I'm worried that if something were to happen then I would be stuck...
How many school years will it take to become an attorney?
I want to find out how long it would take me to become an attorney, if I decide to follow that path. #law #lawyer #criminal-justice #attorney #criminal-law
What are the differences between the math majors? And what are their benefits?
I'm asking this questions because I want to major in math, but there are many areas to choose from. #mathematics #applied-mathematics #computational-mathematics #discrete-mathematics
How long does it take to begin clinicals if going into the nursing field?
I plan on majoring in Nursing, more specifically maternal and child labor. #nursing #pediatric-nursing #maternal-newborn-care #nurse #hospital #hospital-and-health-care
How many classes do you take if you're considered full-time?
I am asking because I heard college students only take up an average of 4-6 classes a semester. #college #students
What is the best major to have to become an editor at a well known publishing company?
This would be helpful in deciding what to major in. #editor #publishing-company
What are the best steps to take in becoming an editor?
I want to find a job in editing teen books, so I'd like some advice. #editor #publishing #company
Is it a disadvantage or will a student be viewed differently for attending a community college for the first 2 years in order to transfer into a college that offers a specific program major?
The atmospheric sciences and meteorology program is not offered by a lot of colleges in the state that I live in. FSU's program was ranked in the top 6 in the United States and is my top pick, but it is very competitive to get into. TCC is a community college nearby that has a relationship...
If I pursue a degree in atmospheric sciences and meteorology, how difficult will it be to secure a position in the field and how successful can a meteorologist become in the workplace?
My original plan for college was to target a degree in computer gaming development and/or cyber gaming technology, but I also have a passion for the field of meteorology and have studied it as a hobby since I was 5 years old. Degrees in technology are mostly a sure thing if you have the skill,...
Is living on campus when you have the option to live at home a smart decision?
I want to become an independent person and feel what it's like to live away from my parents, but the university I will be attending for my Bachelor's is in the same city that I currently live in and my mom's office is down the street from campus. I know it would save me money and I don't know...
How difficult is it to transfer from a university in one state to a university in another?
After receiving my Bachelor's in Journalism in Florida, I want to start my career while working towards my Master's in New York and plan on transferring to Columbia. I am worried that if I'm not recruited, the transfer process will be very expensive and extensive. Even though it would kick...
How long does it take to become a surgeon?
I want to go to med-school but I don't understand the path to go to reach my goal to be a surgeon. In addition, how could I possibly work under a major hospital, such as Mass General Hospital. #college #medicine #healthcare #pre-med #graduate-school #higher-education #surgery
Is it ok to only go to college for four years and not pursue a master's degree?
I can't even afford the 4 years of schooling I am taking on and I can't imagine any school after that. #college #experience
Is it ok to go into college unsure of a major?
I'm going to school to major in Psychology, but now I feel unsure. #college #undecided
Why do I take core subjects in high school, only to repeat them in college?
Would it be so difficult to just give high school students college level core classes? We would be that closer to an Associates degree when we graduated. #common #sense
Easiest way to get scholarships?
What are some scholarships that I can receive that aren't competitive and I could easily get? Any tips on financial aid/scholarships would be great #college #money #scholarships #financial-services #financial-aid
Doctors: What did you major in in college and why?
I am an aspiring Anesthesiologist and I would love to know more about the career path that I am going into. #doctor #career #medicine #science #biology #chemistry
From one to ten how hard is the medical field?
I am an aspiring Anesthesiologist and I would love to know more about the career path that I am going into. #doctor #medicine #nurse
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